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LA County Library: BrainFuse Homework Help
LA COUNTY LIBRARY: Live online tutoring is available every day from Noon-10:00pm.
Homework Help: Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies.
Live Assistance: Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading, writing, history.
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This series of virtual programs and supplemental resources from LA County Library covers a variety of topics related to the challenges of parenting during this time. Get tips on:
+How to use library resources to support distance learning.
+Managing and tracking your child(ren)’s schoolwork.
+Ways to help your child(ren) stay focused and on task.
+How to support your student(s) and help them support themselves.
+Virtual programs on Wednesdays: 4 pm – In English, 5 pm – In Spanish.
*The LA County Library has developed the STUDENT CARD PLUS, a fine free digital library card available for youth ages 0-17, that will allow them to check out up to 3 books at a time from our libraries currently offering Sidewalk Service, and provides full access to our online resources.
Encyclopedia Britannica -- School Library
Dictionary
World Maps and Atlas
Old Farmer's Almanac
CIA World Factbook (including Flags)
50 States Facts
ReferenceDesk.org
Google Translate ~ Languages
ProQuest SIRS Discoverer:
A multidisciplinary database for elementary and middle school learners, researchers, and educators covering curriculum areas such as current events, history, health, language arts, math, science, social studies, and technology.
https://explore.proquest.com/sirsdiscoverer/home?accountid=194034
ProQuest CultureGrams:
CultureGrams is a leading reference for concise and reliable cultural information on the countries of the world.
What is Information Literacy?
How to Evaluate a Website: CRAAP or CRAP Test --
The test provides a list of questions to ask yourself when deciding whether or not a source is reliable and credible enough to use in your academic research paper.
CRAAP stands for Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose.
CRAAP / CRAP is a first-line examination of the website you're on - also called vertical reading.
SIFT Evaluation of Resources:
(S)TOP
(I)nvestigate the Source
(F)ind better coverage
(T)race claims, quotes, and media back to the original context
SIFT vs. CRAAP/CRAP: The difference is between a narrow list of things to do (SIFT) and a broad list of things to consider and rate (CRAAP/CRAP).
Something to keep in mind: the CRAAP/CRAP and SIFT tests are only a couple of methods for evaluating content.
There are also other methods out there that may be helpful such as:
RADAR (Relevance, Authority, Date, Appearance, Reason for writing).
or
5Ws -- Ask the 5W questions (Who, What, When, Where, Why) to help determine if a source is reliable, credible, and appropriate for your assignment.
How to spot "Fake News"
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/how-to-spot-fake-news-and-teach-kids-to-be-media-savvy
EBSCO Top 5 Internet Search Strategy Tips